"show bench" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: show benches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} show bench (plural show benches)
  1. A bench or stand on which entries are placed at dog or other animal shows, horticultural shows, fairs, and similar events.
    Sense id: en-show_bench-en-noun-kX537oK8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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